Mayor Ted R. Green’s 3rd Annual Opioid Awareness 5K Walk & Run, in partnership with the Greater Essex Community Uplift Foundation
- Date Sun 26th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location East Orange, New Jersey
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to Spring Into Action at the 3rd Annual Opioid Awareness 5K Walk & Run on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in East Orange, Essex! This engaging event is not just about fitness; it’s a powerful opportunity to raise awareness about opioid misuse while fostering a healthier community. Participants can choose between a competitive 5K run, with cash prizes for the top finishers, or a more leisurely 5K walk to enjoy the camaraderie and positive energy.
The event kicks off with check-in and pre-registration from 7:45 to 8:15 AM, followed by the 5K walk starting at 8:30 AM and the run at 9:00 AM. With cash prizes of $250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd, and $100 for 3rd in both male and female categories, there’s plenty of motivation to hit the ground running! Join us as we come together to move, motivate, and make a difference in our community. Don’t miss out on this exciting day of health, awareness, and unity!
The event kicks off with check-in and pre-registration from 7:45 to 8:15 AM, followed by the 5K walk starting at 8:30 AM and the run at 9:00 AM. With cash prizes of $250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd, and $100 for 3rd in both male and female categories, there’s plenty of motivation to hit the ground running! Join us as we come together to move, motivate, and make a difference in our community. Don’t miss out on this exciting day of health, awareness, and unity!
Organiser's Description
Spring Into Action at Mayor Ted R. Greens Opioid Awareness 5K Race!
The countdown is on! Join us on Sunday, April 26, 2026, for Mayor Ted R. Greens Opioid Awareness 5K Racewhere fitness meets purpose. Lets run, walk, and raise awareness about opioid misuse while embracing a healthier community.
Choose Your Challenge:
5K Run Compete for cash prizes and test your speed!
female sign 5K Walk Take it at your own pace and enjoy the energy! Cash Prizes (Male & Female Categories):
1st Place $250
2nd Place $150
3rd Place $100
Race Day Schedule:
Check-in & Pre-registration 7:45-8:15 AM
5K Run Start: 9:00 AM
5K Walk Start: 8:30 AM
Parking:
We have a parking lot at 95 Evergreen Pl behind our building. If that is full, there is street parking on Evergreen Pl.
Spring is the season of new beginningsso lets step into action together!
For more info, call 973.266.5480.
Lets move, motivate, and make a difference!
#eocares #eastorange #onecity #onecommunity #FallIntoFitness #5KRun #OpioidAwareness #CommunityFitness
The countdown is on! Join us on Sunday, April 26, 2026, for Mayor Ted R. Greens Opioid Awareness 5K Racewhere fitness meets purpose. Lets run, walk, and raise awareness about opioid misuse while embracing a healthier community.
Choose Your Challenge:
5K Run Compete for cash prizes and test your speed!
female sign 5K Walk Take it at your own pace and enjoy the energy! Cash Prizes (Male & Female Categories):
1st Place $250
2nd Place $150
3rd Place $100
Race Day Schedule:
Check-in & Pre-registration 7:45-8:15 AM
5K Run Start: 9:00 AM
5K Walk Start: 8:30 AM
Parking:
We have a parking lot at 95 Evergreen Pl behind our building. If that is full, there is street parking on Evergreen Pl.
Spring is the season of new beginningsso lets step into action together!
For more info, call 973.266.5480.
Lets move, motivate, and make a difference!
#eocares #eastorange #onecity #onecommunity #FallIntoFitness #5KRun #OpioidAwareness #CommunityFitness
Races
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Mayor Ted Green's Opioid Awareness 5K Run
Sun 26th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDParking: We have a parking lot at 95 Evergreen Pl behind our building. If that is full, there is street parking on Evergreen Pl. -
Mayor Ted Green's Opioid Awareness 5K Walk
Sun 26th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDParking: We have a parking lot at 95 Evergreen Pl behind our building. If that is full, there is street parking on Evergreen Pl.
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